U.S. Supreme Court blocks EPA's Good Neighbor Plan
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked the EPA's Good Neighbor Plan, which aimed to reduce air pollution from upwind states affecting downwind states, citing potential harm to almost half the states. The decision was a major setback for environmental groups and downwind states, while being supported by Ohio and other opponents of the plan.
Key Points
- U.S. Supreme Court blocked the EPA's Good Neighbor Plan
- Plan aimed to reduce air pollution affecting downwind states
- Opponents argued plan could cause economic harm and lacked legal considerations